Broncos should sign Elvis Dumervil to replace DeMarcus Ware

If DeMarcus Ware had decided to return with the Broncos for the 2017 NFL season instead of retiring, he likely would have served as a rotational pass rusher. Third-year linebacker Shane Ray was poised to start across from Von Miller this season with Ware serving as a rotational veteran.

If Denver wants someone to fill such a role, Elvis Dumervil would make sense.

The Ravens released Dumervil last week to save $6 million toward their salary cap. Dumervil, of course, started his career with the Broncos but left in free agency after his agent botched a last-minute contract signing with a faulty fax machine back in 2012.

Dumervil, a five-time Pro Bowler, has a new agent now and may be open to returning to the team that selected him in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL draft.

Despite playing just six years in Denver, Dumervil ranks fifth on the team’s all-time sack list with 63.5 sacks. He owns 99 sacks in his career.

If the price is right, the Broncos should consider bringing Dumervil back to fill Ware’s role. The signing would be welcomed by Von Miller, who called himself “Robin” and Dumervil “Batman” from 2011-2012.